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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 1243 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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97%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are enthusiastic about the Reader for Magstripe, particularly its ease of use and compatibility with devices like iPads. Many appreciate its overall performance, reasonable price, and compact size, which is convenient for business use. While the lightning connector is a plus for secure connections and the reader is generally fast, some users have noted issues with the instructions and the card reader's ability to read all cards.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Does the job

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    Best Buy Employee
    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It does what it says! Loce how easy it is to use !

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
      Posted .

      Thanks, we appreciate it. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GREAT!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product easy to use! Just insert and you can take cards anywhere!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I used this at our craft show and other fundraiser events. It was a great little thing to have on hand . We sold more because people could use their debit cards

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My friend

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Omg I had an event and this reader did the best job ever I love it

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
      Posted .

      Thank you, Diamond, for sharing your feedback on the Square Magstripe Reader! We're thrilled to hear that it did an excellent job at your event and that you love it. We're glad that it met your expectations and provided a positive experience. Your satisfaction means a lot to us! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazingly simple

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was very impressed at the ease of set up and the accuracy of tracking purchases. Well worth the $10.00 Of course, in the credit card world there is always a transaction fee

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just as expected

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works perfectly! Only used it a couple times so far, but so far so good. Just needed a way to accept payments in an art booth

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
      Posted .

      Hope your sales at the art show were great. Let us know if you have any other questions in the future. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing and easy a business on the go and don’t have to worry about cash just slide and done customers are very happy

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It was easy to use to the iphone.. easy to carry to.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
      Posted .

      Thanks so much for giving us your take on how we are doing. We're glad that you’re having a great experience. Your 5-star review means a lot to us. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Job well done.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It works just like what its intended to be used for.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
      Posted .

      Thank you for choosing Square and for sharing your positive experience with our hardware. Your feedback motivates us to keep delivering top-notch products. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Might but powerful

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really enjoy the simplicity of this item. It does what it is supposed to do. It makes timing a small business a lot less stressful. I world reconnect to anyone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
      Posted .

      Your review is a true testament to the quality and value of our product. Thank you for your trust and endorsement. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Buy your square

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to use and happy clients. I was looking for an easy way to take credit card payments and this was the way to go

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
      Posted .

      We love to hear it! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Super easy!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Super convenient and easy to use. Makes my business transactions faster and more secure

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So Easy to Use

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Used for the first time and it was so easy to use. Download the app plug in the Square and you are all set. App includes many helpful ways to keep track of sales and cash flow.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love this!!

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is awesome! I can accept payments from anyone, anytime, anywhere that i am!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
      Posted .

      Sweet! We appreciate your feedback :) SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to set up & worked like a dream!

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Ordering this & picking it up at Best Buy was a snap. The device was easy to set up and worked like a dream. We were able to handle over a hundred customers inside an hour.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    convenient and easy to use, great price as well

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to use, makes scanning cards effortless. Would recommend to anyone doing a fundraiser or small business type event!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
      Posted .

      Hi Awesome - thanks for taking time to provide feedback. We appreciate the recommendations :) SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Handy tool

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this is small enough to carry in my wallet. It allows me to make sales from any location... even the beach. Great investment for small companies.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The square reading glad for when my clients want to pay with card instead of cash which is very convenient for everyone and it’s very easy to use as well!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This one is a better one than the one that is free. It lights up at night and makes it easy to use. Great value for the money !

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good product works great!!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good product works great product worked as expected package was in good shape app was easy to use

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
      Posted .

      Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-Star Review! We are glad you are enjoying the app and Magstripe Reader from BestBuy. SquareAU